Ignorance is Bliss

Are we afraid to embrace consciousness? Is it easier to remain on the sidelines and not try to understand the problems of the world? To be enamored with the idea that change is impossible therefore leaving us off the hook for the ways in which we choose to live our lives? There seems to be some truth in the phrase ignorance is bliss, we seem content to embrace apathy and to be conveniently distracted by trivial pursuits. I am not judging simply wondering what would the world look like if we collectively regained consciousness? A world where the cool kids were the ones who had radical opinions. A world where those who had convictions were not labeled close-minded. A world where worth was not defined by materials. I wonder if we are even interested in a world that would look so vastly different than the world we currently inhabit? Are we so convinced of our exceptionalism that its impossible to imagine another way? Or have we simply cloaked ourselves in the warm blanket of ignorance so that we don't have to be held responsible for the atrocities that happened on our watch? What do you think?